Milwaukee Bucks change time of home opener with Brewers hosting World Series Game 1 on same night

The Fall Classic is coming to Milwaukee for the first time since 1982, and it will impact the NBA schedule The Milwaukee Bucks have moved their home opener against the Chicago Bulls on Friday, Oct. 23 to the afternoon to accomodate Game 1 of the World Series, which will be hosted by the Milwaukee Brewers. The Bucks' matchup with the Bulls, which was scheduled for 7 p.m., will now tip off at 3 p.m. local time. Major League Baseball has not yet officially announced a start time for Game 1 of the World Series, but it is likely to start around 7 p.m. CT. Here is a statement from the Bucks regarding the schedule change, which will create a unique sports doubleheader in Milwaukee: "The Brewers' return to the World Series for the first time in 44 years is a special moment for Milwaukee and sports fans across Wisconsin.

Congratulations to the Brewers and the entire organization on this tremendous achievement, and we'll be cheering them on as they begin their World Series run. The Bucks are proud to move our home opener to 3 p.m. in recognition of this historic occasion and thank the NBA for making this schedule change possible." The Brewers, who won a franchise-record 103 games this season and had the best record in baseball, advanced